Young Adult Books About the Autism Spectrum (YA Fiction/YA Nonfiction)

The books are this list are a sample of recommended young adults books on the topic of Autism. All these books are available through the Sussex County Library System.

Updated December 13, 2024
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The spectrum girl's survival guide : how to grow up awesome and autistic
Castellon, Siena
Paper Book
Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - Silver Medal Winner Nautilus Silver Book Award Winner Purple Dragonfly Book Awards - First Place "Never be ashamed of being different: it is this difference that makes you extraordinary and unique." This...
On the edge of gone /
Duyvis, Corinne.
Paper Book
A thrilling, thought-provoking novel from one of young-adult literature's boldest new talents. January 29, 2035. That's the day the comet is scheduled to hit - the big one. Denise and her mother and sister, Iris, have been assigned to a temporary shelter outside their hometown of...
On the spectrum /
Gold, Jennifer,
Paper Book
Growing up in the shadow of a famous mother, Clara has never felt good about her body. Now, at sixteen, she has an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. After a social media disaster, she decides to escape for the summer to Paris to stay with her estranged dad and her six-year-old brother,...
Kids and autism
Hirschmann, Kris
Paper Book
Autism is a disorder of the brain and nervous system that can affect a person's cognitive, communication, social, and physical skills in a wide variety of ways. It is a rising problem among youth worldwide. Kids and Autism presents a realistic picture of this condition, what is known about its...
Unseelie /
Housman, Ivelisse
Paper Book
The start of a swoony, high-energy duology that Emily Lloyd-Jones, author of The Bone Houses, calls "reminiscent of classic fairytales yet brimming with a charm all its own." "A world of glimmering fae that sparkles with mystery, adventure, and enchantment." --Andrew...
The state of Grace /
Lucas, Rachael,
Paper Book
Whip-smart, hilarious, and unapologetically honest, Rachael Lucas's The State of Grace is a heartwarming story of one girl trying to work out where she fits in, and whether she even wants to. "Sometimes I feel like everyone else was handed a copy of the rules for life...
Kids like us /
Reyl, Hilary.
Paper Book
Martin is an American teen on the autism spectrum living in France with his mom and sister for the summer. He falls for a French girl who he thinks is a real-life incarnation of a character in his favorite book. Over time Martin comes to realize she is a real person and not a character in a...
Autism spectrum disorder :
Tabone, Francis,
Paper Book
One out of every 68 persons is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In addition, about 1 percent of the world population is afflicted with this condition. There is a vast amount of conjecture surrounding the topic of autism, so it is crucial to make sure relevant and appropriate...

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